Sauteed sea scallops are a delicious and quick-to-prepare dish that make a perfect addition to any meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then cooked in a mixture of melted butter, shallots, and tomatoes. This simple dish is full of flavor and can be served as an appetizer or main course. Paired with a side of rice or pasta, this sauteed sea scallop recipe is a versatile and impressive dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND SHALLOT BUTTER
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Core and peel tomatoes. Halve them crosswise. Squeeze the halves gently to extract seeds; cut halves into 1/4-inch cubes.
- In a nonstick skillet large enough to hold scallops in one layer, heat oil and butter over high heat. When hot add scallops, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and shaking the pan and turning scallops, until lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle shallots, thyme and tomatoes evenly over scallops. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook, stirring, for another minute. Sprinkle with parsley, stir well and serve immediately. Do not overcook the scallops.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 737 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES
Make and share this Sauteed Scallops With Garlic and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lemon
Time 13m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut scallops into halves or quarters depending upon size. Dry well with paper towels.
- Roll scallops in flour.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet, over moderate heat, and cook scallops for 3-5 minutes tossing to coat while cooking.
- Add garlic and mix well, shaking pan to turn scallops; add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add tomatoes and cook briefly until soft, then add parsley and toss scallops to coat.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.7, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 158.3, Sodium 685.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 58.9
SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SHALLOTS
My family loves scallops and I like using sea scallops because they are generally more available and less expensive than the smaller bay scallops. A simple test for freshness, a very mild, sweet scent and a translucent, almost white color.
Provided by Dawnab
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.
- Season flour with salt and pepper and toss sliced scallops in it.
- Drop scallops in hot oil and sauté very quickly until golden about 4 minutes.
- Remove scallops to serving platter with slotted spoon.
- Sauté shallots in same oil 5-6 minutes.
- DO NOT BROWN.
- Remove shallots and sprinkle them over scallops.
- KEEP WARM.
- Pour over excess oil from pan, add white wine and stir over high heat until wine is reduced by half.
- Pour over scallops and sprinkle on herbs and serve while hot with lemon wedges.
SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SHALLOTS AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Cut in half each scallop crosswise if too large. Set them aside.
- Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 12 seconds to loosen the skin. Remove the skins and halve them to remove the seeds. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the scallops, salt and pepper. Saute the scallops, shaking the skillet and stirring so that they cook evenly, about 4 minutes.
- Add the shallots, tomatoes, lemon juice, Tabasco and cook and stir over high heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the coriander over all and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil for the pasta. Once at a boil add some salt and cook pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
- Remove the mussel from the scallops then with a paper towel pat them dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 turn around the pan and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, a little salt and pepper. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, shake and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked linguini and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce.
- Divide the pasta between 2 serving plates and top with reserved scallops.
- For the side salad, in a bowl combine the arugula and tomatoes, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.
- And for dessert, rinse strawberries and arrange on a plate. Serve with a glass of Champagne.
SAUTEED SCALLOPS
A very simple recipe for how delicious it is! Just crush the garlic with the side of a chef's knife blade instead of chopping it, and using whole sprigs of rosemary allows them to be easily removed before serving.
Provided by Pati
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium size saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and whole sprigs of rosemary to the saucepan. Add scallops, cook for 2 minutes on each side (or until desired consistency). Remove the garlic and rosemary from pan. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 529.6 mg
SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA
I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND SCALLOPS
I was out at a cabin when one of my guests brought in some scallops. Since I had some mushrooms, onions, and garlic, I combined the ingredients to create this dish. This recipe is quick and easy to make and requires only one pan to complete. Necessity really is the mother of invention!
Provided by Evelyn Chartres
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, cumin, and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 698.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Halve each scallop crosswise, if 3/4 inch thick or more. Set aside.
- Trim the ends of the zucchini, and cut them into 1/8-inch slices.
- Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for about 10 seconds to loosen the skins. Remove skins and chop the tomatoes coarsely.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes over high heat, stirring and tossing. Remove the zucchini to a plate, and keep them warm.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat and saute the scallops about a minute. Season with salt and pepper while stirring and tossing.
- Add the butter, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly, add the tomatoes, and cook for a minute more. Add the zucchini, lemon juice and rosemary. Cook, stirring and tossing, for a minute over high heat. Blend well. Sprinkle with basil, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PAN SAUCE
Seven ingredients and one skillet lead the way to home cooking that's as good as anything you'll eat in restaurants.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallop Butter Quick & Easy Dinner Chive White Wine
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut 2 tablespoons of the butter into pea-sized pieces, put it on a small plate, and stick it in the freezer. Heat a large skillet over medium-heat high for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil and wait for the butter to melt.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, add them to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper; work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet. Cook, turning once, until they are well browned on both sides but not quite cooked through, 2 minutes per side (less if the scallops are under 1 inch across; more if they're over). Transfer the scallops to a plate.
- Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and wine and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the liquid in the skillet thickens, a minute or two, then whisk in the butter you chilled in the freezer, one bit at a time, to make a creamy sauce, adding another tablespoon or two of liquid if necessary.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and add the chives. Adjust the heat so the sauce bubbles gently and toss to coat the scallops with the sauce. To serve, transfer the scallops to a platter and spoon the sauce over all.
- Variation:
- Seared Scallops With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil: Skip the lemon juice. Cut 1 pint cherry tomatoes in half. Add the tomatoes with the garlic and wine and cook until they wrinkle a bit and release their juice, 2 or 3 minutes. Use chopped fresh basil leaves instead of chives.
- Cooks' Notes
- Releasing From The Pan: The scallops will offer no resistance when they're ready to turn. Press down gently while the scallops cook to encourage full contact with the pan, then listen for a hiss: That's moisture heating and evaporating.
- Getting A Good Sear: The idea is to brown the scallops well on both sides without overcooking them, so keep the heat as high as you can without creating too much smoke.
- Building Sauce With Butter: After you add the liquid and deglaze the pan, the addition of butter develops fantastic creaminess and richness.
- Finishing The Dish: As soon as the scallops are cooked through completely and coated with the sauce, remove the pan from the heat; they will continue to cook. Nick-and-peek into one if you need to check for doneness.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the scallops in a bowl, and add the milk. Stir to coat, and let stand briefly.
- Place the flour in a flat dish. Add salt and pepper; blend well. Drain the scallops, and dredge them in the flour mixture. Place the flour-coated scallops in a large sieve. Shake to remove any excess flour. Scatter the scallops onto a sheet of foil or wax paper so that they do not touch, or they may stick together.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the vinegar, and bring to a sizzle. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the scallops in one layer. Add the scallops, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spoon equal portions of the scallops onto warm plates, and pour some of the tomato sauce over each portion. Sprinkle each with an equal amount of chopped basil or parsley, and serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAVORY SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
I found this recipe in a magazine over 10 years ago. Since that day, I have served this dish to many scallop lovers - not one has been disappointed yet. Key is NOT to overcook the scallops. They cook VERY quickly. I like very flavorful dishes - usually double this sauce and serve the dish with couscous.
Provided by MrsEl
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat scallops dry.
- In skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and oil until very hot.
- Add scallops; saute quickly until cooked.
- (Probably no more than 3 minutes per side.) Remove scallops and keep warm.
- Add tomatoes to skillet and add remaining ingredients.
- Increase heat to high and cook quickly to thicken sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 742.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 39.1
SEA SCALLOPS SAUTEED WITH SCALLIONS
Make and share this Sea Scallops Sauteed With Scallions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a plate, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge scallops in the flour mixture.
- In a heavy skillet, heat the butter and oil and saute the scallops very quickly until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Remove scallops with slotted spoon and place on a warmed serving dish.
- Saute the scallions in the same pan over medium-high heat for 5 more minutes; they should not brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over the scallops; keep warm.
- Pour off excess oil from the pan and add the wine to deglaze the pan over the highest heat until the wine is reduced by half.
- Pour the sauce over the scallops and sprinkle with the herbs.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH CORN COULIS AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Cook shallot and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add corn, basil, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender and beginning to lightly brown on edges, about 4 minutes. Add milk and scrape up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, then remove from heat.
- Purée corn mixture in a blender at medium speed until very smooth, about 1 minute. Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Cover coulis until ready to serve.
- Toss tomatoes with parsley and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Sauté remaining scallops in same manner.
- Reheat coulis over low heat, covered, then spoon 2 tablespoons onto center of each of 6 plates. Arrange 5 scallops per plate in a circle on coulis, then spoon tomatoes into center.
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE BRAISED SHALLOTS
From the Chef at Citrine, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando. These are absolutely scrumptious.
Provided by CCinSC
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dry scallops well and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large saute pan until smoking then add the scallops.
- Don't overcrowd them.
- Brown well.
- Let cook over medium high heat until done, about 5-8 minutes.
- Keep Warm.
- In non-aluminum pan bring orange juice and concentrate to boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Set aside.
- In a saute pan, heat olive oil until almost smoking.
- Add the shallots, browning them well on all sides.
- Add orange juice mixture and chicken stock, cover.
- Let simmer over moderate heat until shallots are nearly cooked through.
- Remove shallots and let the remaining liquid reduce uncovered to about one cup.
- Swirl in butter and serve immediately over shallots and scallops.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops: Look for scallops that are plump, firm, and have a briny, fresh smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Pat the scallops dry before cooking: This will help them to brown more evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the scallops from sticking.
- Sear the scallops over high heat: This will create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you crowd the scallops, they will not cook evenly and will release their juices, making them tough.
- Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through: Overcooking will make the scallops tough and rubbery.
- Serve the scallops immediately: They are best enjoyed hot, right out of the skillet.
Conclusion:
Sautéed sea scallops are a quick, easy, and delicious seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With their tender, juicy texture and delicate flavor, scallops are a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of sauces and sides. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party dish, sautéed sea scallops are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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